A television station in Atlanta did a story comparing the pros and cons of driving versus flying. With gas prices climbing every day, here is a logical conclusion they came to: It’s worth it to fly because of the following: Small Children: It can be more convenient to travel by airplane with small children (especially […]

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There was once a time in my life where I asked friends and relatives to pick me up at the airport. Now, this seems as quaint a notion as spinning another album on the phonograph, or buying a new buggy whip. Dave Simpson writes in the North Platt Telegraph voicing the same frustrations that lead […]

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A few months ago, a traveling friend told me about a story he heard from a state cop at Bradley airport. It seems that the cops often go through the airport parking garage with drug sniffing dogs. They also make the rounds through the lots checking inspection stickers and registrations to see if they are […]

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Travelers who fly out of Westchester NY airport are having a hard time parking….and when they do get to park close to the terminal, they feel like they’ve won the lottery or scored a rare seat at a Red Sox game. The Journal News reported yesterday that there are bouncers at the gate who make […]

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Security Incite is a blog written by frequent traveler Mike Rothman. But even this jaded warhorse was staggered by the lack of parking at Hartsfield recently. Just think how much easier his trip would have been if he had made an advance parking reservation! “Take a mental note. Do not fly out of Hartsfield on […]

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Airlines in the US face a growing threat…trillions in yet un-redeemed frequent flyer miles that threaten to displace paying customers with those flying for free. Reuters reported on this Sunday. After 9/11, airlines piled on the offers and offered double and triple miles as well as expanding the program to include credit cards, hotel stays […]

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Idaho Business magazine reports that times are still tough for parking at Idaho’s largest city. “No Reprieve in sight for Boise Airport Parking” read the sad headline. “Maybe you’ve been that guy creeping past the airport parking lot entrance, half-hoping to spot an empty parking space that the red “Full” sign was lying about. Maybe […]

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The Cape Cod Times reports that airport parking rates at Boston Logan are going up again. A quick check with the AirportParkingReservations site once again makes it obvious. You’d have to be a dunce to park at the airport when you can save so much by reserving a space ahead of time at the self […]

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